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President gets down to business in Ethiopia
Garikai Fadzi
It will be a busy day for President Emmerson Mnangagwa who has kicked off his programme with a briefing with his Cabinet ministers and some senior Government officials on his delegation.
The meeting is taking place at his hotel in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa.
Soon after the daily briefing, he will proceed with a series of bilateral engagements that have been lined up.
According to the official programme, soon after the briefing, UAE Minister of State and Member of the Royal Family, H. H. Shaikh Shakboot Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan will visit the President at his hotel for a meeting.
Later, President Mnangagwa will join other African leaders at the High-Level Meeting on Domestic Health Financing hosted by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and AU Champion on Domestic Health Financing.
African Peer Review Forum convenes to address governance issues
The African Peer Review Forum (APR Forum) of Heads of State and Government is currently underway, bringing together leaders from across the continent to assess governance challenges and progress within African Union (AU) Member States that have voluntarily joined the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
The APR Forum serves as a vital platform where participating Heads of State and Government engage in a peer review process to evaluate Country Review and Targeted Review reports, as well as National Plans of Action.
Additionally, the Africa Governance Report will be presented, offering insights into governance trends and challenges across the continent.
The ongoing session will focus on strategies for enhancing democratic governance, economic management, and social development, ensuring that policies align with the continent’s broader vision for inclusive growth and stability.
As discussions continue, the outcomes of the APR Forum are expected to shape policy recommendations to strengthen governance frameworks and promote resilience within African States.
The meeting underscores Africa’s commitment to self-assessment and reform, reinforcing the role of peer learning in driving positive change.
Leaders to pledge support for AU Peace Fund
In a landmark effort to secure sustainable financing for peace across Africa, leaders, financial institutions and private sector stakeholders will convene to pledge support for the African Union (AU) Peace Fund and explore innovative funding models for African-led peace initiatives.
The high-level meeting, set to take place tomorrow ( Saturday), aims to address the pressing need for sustainable peace financing, ensuring that Africa has the resources to prevent and resolve conflicts independently.
The AU Peace Fund, established to support peacekeeping missions and conflict resolution efforts, remains underfunded despite its critical role in maintaining security on the continent.
The upcoming pledging conference will seek commitments from governments, multilateral organisations, and private entities to strengthen the fund’s financial base.
In addition to securing pledges, participants will explore innovative funding mechanisms such as public-private partnerships, impact investment strategies, and leveraging technology for transparent resource mobilisation.
With conflicts and security challenges persisting in various parts of Africa, leaders recognise the urgent need to establish a robust, self-reliant financing framework to reduce dependence on external donors.
The outcomes of the meeting are expected to shape the future of peace financing on the continent, reinforcing Africa’s commitment to home-grown solutions for long-term stability and growth.
President in Ethiopia
President Mnangagwa has arrived in Ethiopia for the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit.
The Summit is being held under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”
President leaves for AU Summit
President Mnangagwa, who is also the SADC chairperson, has left the country for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will join other African leaders for the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union summit which will tackle political, economic and social issues affecting the continent.
The President was seen off at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport by Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi,Government Ministers, Service Chiefs and senior Government officials.
At the sidelines of the summit, President Mnangagwa is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with other leaders aimed at deepening cooperation.
The summit is running under the Theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent’ Through Reparations”.
This theme was decided on by the Heads of State and Government at the 37th Ordinary Session of the
Assembly of the Union held in February 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ahead of the main weekend summit, the leaders will hold an emergency session on Friday to discuss the violence in DRC, where the M23 armed group has seized parts of the mineral-rich east part of the country.
his follows a joint summit of eastern and southern African blocs last week which called for a ceasefire.
Angolan President Joao Lourenco, will take over the rotating presidency of the AU at the weekend while a new chairman will be chosen by vote.
Incumbent Moussa Faki Mahamat of Chad, has reached the two-term limit and the trio of Djibouti’s
Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Kenyan Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s ex-foreign minister
Richard Randriamandrato is vying to replace him.
This time, the position is reserved for an East African.
Our Reporter Garikai Fadzi will be giving us live updates as events unfold in Ethiopia over the next few days.
President Mnangagwa meets Chapo
SADC chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa today met his Mozambique counterpart, Daniel Chapo at his hotel.
The two attended the opening ceremony of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Saturday.
After the meeting, President Mnangagwa presented SADC’s candidate for the AfDB presidency.
Zambian national Dr Samuel Maimbo is battling against five others for the post.
President returns from AU Summit
SADC chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is back home from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he joined other African leaders at the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union.
This year’s summit was running under the theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”.
On the sidelines of the summit,the President also formally introduced SADC and COMESA candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Dr Samuel Maimbo, a Zambian national.
He also had a number of bilateral engagements with other African heads of states.
The President was welcomed back home by Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga, Kembo Mohadi, service chiefs and senior Government officials.
